[jalyst]

when you tested the prototype, did they make any indication that they intended to use something that was fundamentally the same as the H6 or very different?

 

[ROBSCIX]

I didn't test a Prototype! I tested an Engineering sample, very different items.
The ST is currently compatible with the H6 DAC expansion board so I would think this is the route they intend to take but that is just opinion.

 

[jalyst]

What I find strange is that this card is now readily available in some parts, yet the expansion card is not.

What? I mean, isn't that the big new feature of the card?! (aside from re-clocking)

Okay I'll shut-up now

 

[mojave]

I have been waiting on the card since I first heard about it in March. I thought it was close when ASUS gave an official announcement in May. Maybe there are some driver issues relating to Windows 7 that they are working on.

 

[taiyoyuden]

I really hope they are not allowing themselves extra time due to the Windows 7 release.

 

[Ra97oR]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojave /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have been waiting on the card since I first heard about it in March. I thought it was close when ASUS gave an official announcement in May. Maybe there are some driver issues relating to Windows 7 that they are working on.

Using a ST with Windows 7 x64 RTM, no problems at all. It been released in many countries, Hong Kong, UK... I have no idea why its not out in US.

 

[ROBSCIX]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalyst /img/forum/go_quote.gif What I find strange is that this card is now readily available in some parts, yet the expansion card is not. What? I mean, isn't that the big new feature of the card?! (aside from re-clocking) Okay I'll shut-up now

Well the expansion card was never slated to come out at the same time.
It was said to be coming after the cards initial release.
The H6 cards are already built for the HDAV 1.3...

 

[taiyoyuden]

I'm losing it! Someone export one to me!

 

[Ra97oR]

ASUS XONAR ESSENCE ST PCI on eBay (end time 13-Oct-09 05:18:04 BST)


Ask for worldwide shipping.

 

[taiyoyuden]

Thanks Ra97oR. Can I ask how much you paid for yours? I'm just wondering how much of a premium I'm paying for impatience.

 

[Ra97oR]

I paid about £120 +/- shipped.

 

[e6600]

ASUS XONAR ESSENCE ST PCI - eBay (item 120469055504 end time Oct-12-09 21:18:04 PDT)

its about $230usd + shipping

 

[jalyst]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROBSCIX /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well the expansion card was never slated to come out at the same time. It was said to be coming after the cards initial release.

Yeah but why?
That's just plain weird when it's the major new feature for this release!
(aside from re-clocking)

And if the H6 is being used, then there shouldn't be production problems.

 

[e6600]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalyst /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah but why? That's just plain weird when it's the major new feature for this release! (aside from re-clocking) And if the H6 is being used, then there shouldn't be production problems.

i dont think hes an actual asus employee.. he may have contacts and info, but its not like hes pulling the decision making at asus marketing

 

[jalyst]

I realise that,

Just curious what others can logically deduce as to what would be reasoning behind Asus's approach.